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NY S02020

Bill

Status

Passed

12/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Business Law Section 360-m to allow courts to order counterfeit or imitation products destroyed or donated instead of only destroyed.

  • Requires courts to notify the lawful mark owner of any intent to donate seized counterfeit products, with the mark owner having 30 days to object in writing.

  • Restricts donations of counterfeit products to not-for-profit corporations serving indigent individuals, with the judge determining which organization receives the products.

  • Limits donation of counterfeit products to clothing only; all other counterfeit products must be destroyed.

  • Prohibits donated counterfeit products from being resold and requires tags to be removed or products marked/altered to prevent resale or confusion with authentic products.

Legislative Description

Relates to the disposal of counterfeit products.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.23

12/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Codes6/12/2014
Codes2/3/2014
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/8/2014
Codes2/27/2013
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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